Viagra Professional is the "next generation" of Viagra that is taken orally for the treatment of erectile dysfunction only in men, powerfully activating the natural blood flow, followed by hardness and expansion of your sexually excited penis for peak sexual performance.

Viagra Professional is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra Professional is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It works by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you to achieve and maintain an erection.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use Viagra Professional as directed by your doctor.

Take Viagra Professional by mouth with or without food. Viagra Professional may not work as quickly if you take it with a high-fat meal.

Viagra Professional is usually taken about 15-20 minutes before sexual activity.

Viagra Professional can help you have an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill.

Do not take more than the recommended dose or take it more often than once daily, or as directed by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Viagra Professional and you still intend to engage in sexual activity, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Viagra Professional.

STORAGE

Store Viagra Professional at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Viagra Professional out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Active Ingredient: Sildenafil citrate.

The response period of Viagra Professional is considerably shorter than that of Viagra. Originally, the sildenafil drug would need to be taken at least an hour prior to intercourse, this version would only need to be taken anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes before sexual activity. This is due to the increased absorption rate of the compound. Much like the original, a man would also find an increase in libido and staying power, so to speak.

Another purported advantage of Viagra Professional not found in the original is the stimulation needed to achieve an erection. The makers of Viagra Professional attest that less stimulation will be needed prior to intercourse than before, as the nerves of the penis will have a greater sensitivity. While this may sound ideal for any male, it should only be taken by individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction.

Many times, men who have not found success with the original formula of Viagra will be given this prescription as it is said to work on more difficult cases. That being said, if your doctor does not prescribe Viagra Professional to treat your erectile dysfunction, you should not try to seek it out. He may have a better solution in mind that will help your condition more fully.

Do NOT use Viagra Professional if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Viagra Professional

you have been advised by your doctor to avoid sexual activity because of heart problems

you are taking nitrates (eg, isosorbide, nitroglycerin) in any form (eg, tablet, capsule, patch, ointment), or nitroprusside

you use certain recreational drugs called "poppers" (eg, amyl nitrate or nitrite, butyl nitrate or nitrite)

you take another PDE5 inhibitor (eg, tadalafil, vardenafil) or another medicine that contains sildenafil.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Viagra Professional. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have a deformed penis (eg, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie disease), blood cell problems (eg, leukemia, multiple myeloma, sickle cell anemia), or any other condition that may increase the risk of a prolonged erection (priapism)

if you have a history of a prolonged (more than 4 hours) or painful erection (priapism)

if you have a history of certain eye problems (eg, macular degeneration, optic neuropathy, retinitis pigmentosa, sudden vision loss in one or both eyes) or hearing problems (eg, ringing in the ears, decreased hearing, hearing loss)

Bosentan or rifampin because they may decrease Viagra's effectiveness.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Viagra Professional may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Important safety information:

Viagra Professional may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Viagra Professional with caution. Do not drive or perform other possible unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Viagra Professional may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

Patients with heart problems who take Viagra Professional may be at increased risk for heart-related side effects, including heart attack or stroke. Symptoms of a heart attack may include chest, shoulder, neck, or jaw pain; numbness of an arm or leg; severe dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes. Symptoms of a stroke may include confusion, vision or speech changes, one-sided weakness, or fainting. Contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away if you experience these symptoms.

Viagra Professional may rarely cause a prolonged (eg, more than 4 hours) or painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours.

Viagra Professional does not stop the spread of HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to others through sexual contact. Use barrier methods of birth control (eg, condoms) if you have HIV infection or an STD.

Viagra Professional will not prevent pregnancy. If your partner may become pregnant and you wish to avoid pregnancy, be sure to use an effective form of birth control.

Rarely, an eye problem called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) has been reported in patients who took Viagra Professional. This may lead to decreased vision or permanent loss of vision in some cases. If you notice a sudden decrease in vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes, contact your doctor right away.

Sudden decreases in hearing and loss of hearing have been reported in some patients who have taken Viagra Professional. Sometimes they also noticed ringing in the ears or dizziness. If you notice a sudden decrease or loss of hearing, contact your doctor right away.

Do not use other medicines or treatments for ED while you are taking Viagra Professional without first checking with your doctor.

Use Viagra Professional with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

Viagra Professional is not recommended for use in children younger 18 years.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome: